Veterinary Care Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 17 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 01 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | University of Glasgow |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 175854 |
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College of Medical Veterinary & Life Sciences
School of Biodiversity, One Health and Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary Care Assistant
Vacancy Reference: 175854
Salary: UofG Grade 3, £23,028 - £23,881 + 6% shift allowance for Weekend working.
6 positions available
These posts are full time and open ended.
Are you passionate about working with animals? Would you like to build on your skills while enjoying excellent pay, generous benefits, and a supportive team environment?
The University of Glasgow’s Small Animal Hospital is looking for enthusiastic, compassionate, and motivated individuals to join our team of Veterinary Care Assistants. You’ll work alongside Veterinary Surgeons, Registered Veterinary Nurses, student vets, nurses, and fellow Care Assistants to deliver high-quality care within our state-of-the-art hospital.
About the Role:
This varied and rewarding position involves a mix of animal husbandry, assisting with patient observations, treatments, and diagnostic investigations. You'll also help maintain clinical areas through cleaning, restocking, and general upkeep.
You’ll gain hands-on experience across several departments, including Wards, Treatment Areas, Theatre, and ICU.
What We’re Looking For:
• Prior experience in animal care or the veterinary field is essential
• Confident handling skills with cats and dogs
• A team player with strong communication and a compassionate nature
What We Offer:
• 41 days of holiday per year (including bank holidays, pro rata)
• 35-hour flexible working week
• Excellent pension scheme
• 20% staff discount on veterinary products and services
• A fantastic and supportive working environment
• 24/7 confidential employee support and access to a health & wellbeing app
• Access to exclusive discounts from major high street retailers through the University benefits scheme
Additional Info:
• This is a permanent, open-ended position
• Includes weekend working on a 1-in-4 rota (with a 6% weekend shift allowance)
• Participation in the public holiday rota is required (enhanced pay provided)
Ready to make a difference in the lives of animals while developing your career? We’d love to hear from you!
For further information or informal chat please contact Sharon Smith sharon.smith@glasgow.ac.uk 0141 330 5848
Apply online at: https://www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/veterinary-care-assistant-days
Closing date: 23:45 on Tuesday 1st July 2025
We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.
We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.
We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.
School of Biodiversity, One Health and Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary Care Assistant
Vacancy Reference: 175854
Salary: UofG Grade 3, £23,028 - £23,881 + 6% shift allowance for Weekend working.
6 positions available
These posts are full time and open ended.
Are you passionate about working with animals? Would you like to build on your skills while enjoying excellent pay, generous benefits, and a supportive team environment?
The University of Glasgow’s Small Animal Hospital is looking for enthusiastic, compassionate, and motivated individuals to join our team of Veterinary Care Assistants. You’ll work alongside Veterinary Surgeons, Registered Veterinary Nurses, student vets, nurses, and fellow Care Assistants to deliver high-quality care within our state-of-the-art hospital.
About the Role:
This varied and rewarding position involves a mix of animal husbandry, assisting with patient observations, treatments, and diagnostic investigations. You'll also help maintain clinical areas through cleaning, restocking, and general upkeep.
You’ll gain hands-on experience across several departments, including Wards, Treatment Areas, Theatre, and ICU.
What We’re Looking For:
• Prior experience in animal care or the veterinary field is essential
• Confident handling skills with cats and dogs
• A team player with strong communication and a compassionate nature
What We Offer:
• 41 days of holiday per year (including bank holidays, pro rata)
• 35-hour flexible working week
• Excellent pension scheme
• 20% staff discount on veterinary products and services
• A fantastic and supportive working environment
• 24/7 confidential employee support and access to a health & wellbeing app
• Access to exclusive discounts from major high street retailers through the University benefits scheme
Additional Info:
• This is a permanent, open-ended position
• Includes weekend working on a 1-in-4 rota (with a 6% weekend shift allowance)
• Participation in the public holiday rota is required (enhanced pay provided)
Ready to make a difference in the lives of animals while developing your career? We’d love to hear from you!
For further information or informal chat please contact Sharon Smith sharon.smith@glasgow.ac.uk 0141 330 5848
Apply online at: https://www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/veterinary-care-assistant-days
Closing date: 23:45 on Tuesday 1st July 2025
We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.
We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.
We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.
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